An elderly French couple has been hit by a car on the Coast Road, with the woman ending up in hospital with serious injuries. The accident happened at around 7pm near the salt-pans. The woman, aged 80, and her husband, aged 84, were hit by a Jaguar driven by a 23-year-old of Mosta. Both were taken to hospital with the woman needing intensive care. The young driver was unhurt. Magistrate Doreen Clarke is conducting an inquiry.